Making history with a first-ever Olympic appearance, Doncic and co. Slovenia stuns in basketball Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020

Though he may have been just shy of a podium finish, Doncic's scintillating display at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games only reinforced beliefs that the point guard is the real deal. France (16 points, 10 rebounds, and 18 assists) marked just the third time that feat has ever been achieved at the Games. Argentina was the third most points scored in Olympic history, while his triple-double vs. They were then beaten by Australia 107-93 in the bronze medal game, finishing the competition fourth overall.Īs Olympic debut's go, the Slovenian's record was one for the ages, averaging over 23 points per game, while pulling down 58 rebounds across six games played, and dishing out 57 assists, including 18 against France.ĭoncic's 48 points in Slovenia's opener vs.

While the 22-year-old didn't leave Japan with a medal, Doncic did everything to make sure his debut Olympic performance was a golden one.Īcross six games, Slovenia went 4-2 overall, falling just short of an Olympic final after a heartbreaking one-point loss to France 90-89 in the semis. When asked what he would choose between an NBA championship and an Olympic medal, the Dallas Mavericks star didn't hesitate when he responded: 'I'd say gold medal with Slovenia.' Well ahead of Tokyo 2020 in 2021, Luka Doncic made it clear how serious his intentions were for Slovenia's first ever Olympic appearance in men's basketball.

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